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Patent CA-2581253-A1 (CA)
Title: Flame simulating assembly
Inventor: JACH MICHAEL
IPC: F25B21/04
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A flame simulating assembly adapted for storing objects and for affecting a temperature of the objects. The flame simulating assembly includes a flame image subassembly for providing one or more images of flames. The flame image subassembly includes one or more light sources and a screen positioned in a path of light from the light source. The screen is adapted for transmission of the image of flames therethrough. The flame simulating assembly also includes a body with a chamber therein accessible via one or more apertures in the body, the objects being receivable in the chamber. Also, the flame simulating assembly includes one or more temperature-affecting elements for affecting the temperature of the objects positioned in the chamber, and a cover portion positionable on the body to cover the aperture.
Patent CA-2581886-A1 (CA)
Title: Pad, system and method for polishing, buffing, compounding and glazing
Inventor: BOLER LEWYN B JR
IPC: B24B29/00
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: An pad for polishing, buffing, compounding, and glazing comprises: a working pad of open-cell foam or absorbent natural padding; an insert affixed to said rear surface of said working pad, said insert having a coupling disposed in the center thereof for engaging a corresponding coupling of a drive shaft of a driving device; a first carrier layer disposed between said rear surface of said working pad and said insert; a first affixing layer disposed between said carrier layer and said rear surface of said working pad; a second affixing layer disposed between said insert and said first carrier layer so as to fix said insert to said first carrier layer; a second carrier layer disposed upon the side of said insert opposite said working pad; a third affixing layer disposed between said second carrier layer and said insert wherein said insert has an aperture passing therethrough to allow for material to pass therethrough to secure said insert to one or more of said first carrier layer and said second carrier layer.
Patent CA-2589777-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds and compositions as modulators of steroidal receptors and calcium channel activities
Inventor: WITYAK JOHN
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with the activation of steroid hormone nuclear receptors.
Patent CA-2595503-A1 (CA)
Title: Determination of the seal quality of packages
Inventor: VAN ROOTSELAAR ANTONIUS JOHANN
IPC: B07C5/34
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: Method and device for determining the seal quality of packages (20), such as bags partially filled with products and protective gas. To this end these bags are directed between two opposing conveyors (3,4), the distance between these conveyors (3,4) being less than the height of the packages (20), so that these are compressed. By taking measurements at one or two locations a verdict can be given on the seal quality of the packages (20). With this arrangement one of the conveyors (3) is set up so that it can be moved relative to the other (4) in order to ensure a more or less constant pressure on the packages (20).  In order to achieve an accurate measurement it is proposed to measure the displacement resulting from this pressing on the packages (20) at the conveyor (3) that can be moved, using as reference the subframe (22) of the conveyor (4) that cannot be moved.
Patent CA-2596267-A1 (CA)
Title: Zebrafish models for alzheimer's disease
Inventor: RUBINSTEIN AMY L
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to zebrafish models for Alzheimer's disease that allow recapitulation of pathologies associated with Alzheimer's disease. This invention also relates to methods for screening of compounds for their ability to modulate a pathology associated with Alzheimer's disease in vivo in a whole vertebrate organism. The present invention further relates to methods of identifying gene targets for compounds that modulate a pathology associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Patent CA-2601533-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for the production of monodisperse and narrow disperse monofunctional silicones
Inventor: WARD ROBERT S
IPC: C08G77/20
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: Synthesis and purification of mono and narrow disperse monofunctional polydimethylsiloxane methacrylate derivatives with different molecular weights are disclosed.
Patent CA-2605419-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions for the treatment of neoplasms
Inventor: PADVAL MAHESH
IPC: A61K31/538
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient having a cancer or other neoplasm by administering to the patient a composition that includes a phenothiazine and another active agent, where predetermined plasma drug levels are achieved and maintained for 12 hours or more.
Patent CA-2606157-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUGAYA HIROSHI
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A data processing system includes: a distribution device (22) for distributing edited advertisement data ED which has been edited by an edition device (21) via a network; display terminal devices (32a to 32c) having a first reader/writer (35) for displaying edited advertisement data ED distributed in a first place of a predetermined region and reading and/or writing from/to an IC card (40) containing a memory identifier MID; a second reader/writer (52) for reading and/or writing from/to the IC card (40) installed in a second place of the predetermined region; a history management device (23) for managing history data HD1, HD2 correlated with the memory identifier MID  supplied from the first reader/writer (35) and history data HD1 correlated with the memory identifier MID supplied from the second reader/writer (52);  and a history analysis device (24) for correlating the history data HD1, HD2 for each of the memory identifiers MID and generating analysis data D.
Patent CA-2607479-A1 (CA)
Title: Module busbar arrangement for powerful aluminum electrolytic cells
Inventor: MANN VICTOR C
IPC: C25C3/16
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A busbar arrangement for an electrolytic cell utilized for the production of aluminum by electrolysis of molten cryolite salt where the cells are arranged in a side-by-side relation- ship, hi the busbar, the upstream cathode collector and the downstream cathode collector of the upstream cell, the electric connecting arrangements, and the anode risers associated with the downstream cell are combined in the individual busbar modules. In each module, at least one anode riser is situated at the upstream side of the downstream cell and at least one anode riser is situated at the downstream side of the downstream cell. The anode risers at the up- stream side are connected to the cathode rods of the upstream and downstream sides of the upstream cell. The anode risers at the downstream side of the downstream cell are connected to the cathode rods and cathode collectors of the downstream side of the upstream cell. The upstream and downstream anode risers are substantially symmetrical about the short planar axis of the cell.
Patent CA-2607502-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEWIS JAMES R
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A vehicle ignition interlock system includes a breath analyzer, a transdermal alcohol sensor configured to be worn by the vehicle operator, and a controller operably connected to the breath analyzer, to the transdermal alcohol sensor, and to an ignition system of the vehicle. The transdermal alcohol sensor is configured to be worn by the vehicle operator, and is configured to detect alcohol through the skin of the vehicle operator. The controller is configured to override one or more periodic breath analyzer retests if alcohol is not detected through the skin of the operator by the transdermal alcohol sensor.  The controller is configured to increase the frequency of periodic breath analyzer retests of the vehicle operator in response to the transdermal alcohol sensor detecting alcohol through the skin of the operator. A proximity sensor detects proximity of the transdermal alcohol sensor relative to a vehicle operator area.
Patent CA-2607655-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BYFELDT TOBIAS
IPC: D21F1/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A fabric and a method of forming a fabric formed by the steps of providing an endless fabric having at least two layers of MD yarns, raveling CD yarns in an area of said endless fabric to be cut, cutting at least one layer of MD yarns at a first predetermined location, and cutting at least one layer of MD yarns at a second predetermined location. The method also includes steps of folding the endless fabric in half in the MD direction, placing the first and second predetermined locations proximally to one another, forming loops from at least one uncut layer of MD yarns when said fabric is folded, and seaming the loops to form an endless fabric.
Patent CA-2610194-A1 (CA)
Title: Stable active compound complex of salts of o-acetylsalicylic acid with basic amino acids and glycine
Inventor: FRANCKOWIAK GERHARD
IPC: A61K31/198
Filed: 2006-05-20
Abstract: The invention relates to stabile active ingredient complexes of salts of the o-acetylsalicylic acid with basic amino acids and glycine, to a method for producing the same and to their use as drugs.
Patent CA-2610758-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KUEHNLE ANGELIKA
IPC: C09K23/52
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture containing a surfactant and a cosurfactant in the form of an aqueous solution for flooding underground hydrocarbon fields in order to mobilise and extract hydrocarbons therefrom, wherein the cosurfactant is embodied in the form of a substance or the group of substances selected from an amphiphilic comb polymer comprising a backbone which is provided with two or more side chains which differ from each other and/or from the backbone in terms of the amphiphilic character thereof, the amphiphilic polymer comprises one or several hydrophobic sub-groups [A2] based on a polyisobutene block, wherein at least 50 Mol % of polyisobutene macromolecules have terminal double bonds and one or several hydrophobic sub-groups [A2] or an amphiphilic polymer of a general structural formula (I).
Patent CA-2612487-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHAFFER GREGORY
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A fastener (40,140) for a reclosable container (20,120) is constructed of a biodegradable material . The fastener includes two tracks that interlock to close the container. The fastener may include flanges to prevent damage to other portions of the container. The material may contain a small percentage of starch to permit the fastener (40,140) to biodegrade within a few years after the container has been discarded. The remainder of the container (20,120) may also be constructed of a biodegradable material.
Patent CA-2615547-A1 (CA)
Title: Fungicidal compositions comprising tebuconazole
Inventor: ZEUN RONALD
IPC: A01N51/00
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A formulated mixture useful for treating plant propagation material comprising (A) Tebuconazole; and (B) one or more compounds selected from Carboxin, Chlorothalonil, Difenoconazole, Azoxystrobin, Fluquinconazole, Metalaxyl, Mefenoxam, Thiram, Abamectin, Lambda-cyhalothrin, Beta-cyflutrin, Tefluthrin, Thiamethoxam, Flubendamide and a compound of formula (A-1) and (C) one or more customary formulation adjuvants; with the proviso that the mixture excludes the mixtures consisting, as active ingredients, of (I) tebuconazole, carboxin and tridimenol and (II) tebuconazole, difenconazole and fludioxonil.
Patent CA-2615558-A1 (CA)
Title: Caveolin-3 and in vitro culture of hepatitis c virus
Inventor: MEROLA MARCELLO
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: Caveolin-3 has been identified as a cellular factor that associates with HCV  protein El and E2, and is proposed as a cellular limiting factor. As an alternative possibility, caveolin-3 may act as a cellular receptor for HCV, acting alongside CD81. In either scenario, cells with increased expression of caveolin-3 will be better suited to the in vitro culture of HCV, and blocking the interaction between caveolin-3 and HCV proteins has therapeutic potential.
Patent CA-2616597-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for the production of a thin glassy coating on substrates in order to reduce gas permeation
Inventor: PRAGER LUTZ
IPC: C08J7/048
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a glassy, transparent coating on a substrate by coating the substrate with a solution containing a) a polysilazane of formula -(SiR'R"-NR'")n-, wherein R', R", R'" are identical or different and independently represent hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl radical, aryl radical, vinyl radical, or (trialkoxysilyl)alkyl radical, n being an integer or being calculated such that the polysilazane has a number-average molecular weight ranging from 150 to 150,000 g/mol, and b) a catalyst in an organic solvent, and then removing the solvent using evaporation such that a polysilazane layer having a thickness of 0.05 to 3.0 ~m remains on the substrate, and irradiating the polysilazane layer with VUV radiation having wavelength portions < 230 nm and UV radiation having wavelength portions ranging between 230 and 300 nm in an atmosphere containing steam in the presence of oxygen, active oxygen, and optional nitrogen.
Patent CA-2617480-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAURENCE KENNETH J
IPC: B24C1/08
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: Shot peening with a mixture of at least two sizes of shot can be used to obtain a textured finish press plate with desirable gloss features. The press plate is impacted with a mixture of shot having at least two different sizes to simultaneously obtain a texture and gloss control. A separate overblasting step to obtain a desired gloss uniformity is thereby avoided.
Patent CA-2620907-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAMMER PATRICK
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A liquid warming device for heating sterile fluids in a removable basin is described with emphasis on the properties of the basin interaction with the liquid warming device and with a drape that works with the basin to maintain a sterile field above the drape and the top of the basin. The interactions between a temperature sensor and a temperature well integrated in the removable basin are disclosed. Useful attributes for control system for liquid warming devices are disclosed.
Patent CA-2621096-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MARCZYK STANISLAW
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: A surgical stapler which includes a tool assembly having a pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces for deforming a plurality of surgical fasteners through and fastening tissue is disclosed. The surgical stapler includes a housing having a fixed handle and a movable handle mounted to said housing and selectively movable relative to said fixed handle from a first position to a second position to actuate the clamping of tissue. The stapler further includes a drive assembly including a motor, a power source and a coupling member. The motor engages the coupling member, wherein movement of the movable handle to the second position activates the motor, which advances a firing shaft and forces a firing piston into said tool assembly to deform the surgical fasteners through and fasten tissue.
Patent CA-2621569-A1 (CA)
Title: Solid salt forms of a pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone
Inventor: HAWLEY MICHAEL
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to solid salt forms of the 3-pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone compound 5-[5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-indol-(3Z)-ylidenemethyl]-2,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid (2-pirrolidin-1-yl-ethyl)-amide. It also relates to polymorphs of the phosphate salt of the amide. The invention further relates to the use of the salts and polymorphs in the treatment of protein kinase related disorders.
Patent CA-2622617-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PIERRON PASCAL
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for building a three-dimensional article in sequential cross-sectional layers, which apparatus comprises: a powder delivery system comprising one or more reservoirs for delivering a powder (2) and a powder spreading system (16); a printing system (26) for delivering a liquid; a build chamber (1) comprising an outer wall (5), an inner wall (8) and a build platform (10) which is movable along the inner wall of the build chamber; and a powder recovery system; wherein the building chamber comprises a space defined by the upper portion between the inner wall and the outer wall of the building chamber and this space is in communication with the powder recovery system and/or the build platform is capable of releasing unused powder (directly) from the build chamber in a downward direction into the powder recovery system. The invention further provides a method building a three-dimensional article wherein use is made of said apparatus.
Patent CA-2623215-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER JOSHUA
IPC: G01N33/567
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: The invention provides methods for labeling vitamin B 12 with14C, 13C tritium, and deuterium. When radioisotopes are used, the invention provides for methods of labeling B 12 with high specific activity. The invention also provides labeled vitamin B 12 compositions made in accordance with the invention.
Patent CA-2624849-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for improving gastrointestinal health
Inventor: KHOO CHRISTINA
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: Methods for maintaining or improving the gastrointestinal health of an animal by administering a gastrointestinal health maintaining or improving amount of at least one banana musa fruit to the animal susceptible to or suffering from poor gastrointestinal health. In one embodiment, banana is administered to the animal to prevent or treat diarrhea or to improve stool quality. In other embodiments, the banana musa fruit is administered in conjunction with one or more of foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and anti- diarrhea drugs.
Patent CA-2627801-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID T
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The first leg and the second leg define a gap between them to allow the legs to be spread apart for toileting or cleaning of the patient, or deflated and rolled upon themselves so as to provide easy access to the patient during clinical procedures. A method is provided for positioning a patient with the inflatable mattress.
Patent CA-2629387-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VERMEIRE DREW A
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A method for producing a milk replacer composition formulated for young livestock includes mixing glycerol with a powder base composition or a fluid base composition.
Patent CA-2629464-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-functional control interface
Inventor: FLORES JUSTIN
IPC: H01H21/86
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A system and method are used to provide a user control interface for controlling multiple device functionality. The system comprises a support structure, control regions, depressible interaction devices, and a controller.  The control regions are formed on the support structure. Each of the control regions comprises light emitting areas. The depressible interaction devices cover respective ones of the control regions. The controller is coupled to the control regions and controls which of the emitting areas is output from respective ones of the interaction devices based on one or more modes of operation of the user control interface.
Patent CA-2633403-A1 (CA)
Title: Seal section oil seal for submersible pump assembly
Inventor: HALL CLARENCE F
IPC: F04D13/10
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A seal section for location between a submersible rotary pump and motor has a primary mechanical seal and a secondary oil seal at the pump end of the seal section. The mechanical seal has rigid seal faces that slide in engagement with each other. The secondary seal has an inner portion that seals against the shaft of the seal section and an outer portion that seals against the housing. The seal section has a pressure equalizing device for equalizing pressure of motor lubricant with well bore pressure.
Patent CA-2633599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANKE PATRICK
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of film-forming polyurethanes which are used in hair-care products or the use of mixtures of said polyurethanes and other polymers in pharmaceutical preparations for dermal or transdermal application of active agents, as well as to plasters and pharmaceutical preparations containing said hair-care polyurethanes.
Patent CA-2634957-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KRINK VOLKER
IPC: H05H1/26
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un raccordement entre une pièce de port d'un pistolet à plasma et le support associé, la pièce de port du pistolet à plasma et le support associé étant fournis.
Patent CA-2637163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHLACK JOHN
IPC: H04H60/59
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: A switched digital video (SDV) system is provided that includes an SDV manager for coordinating SDV sessions requested by subscriber terminals associated with a service group. An input is provided for receiving content to be broadcast during the SDV sessions. At least one edge device is provided for receiving transport streams that include SDV programming provided by the input and for transmitting each transport stream over an access network to at least one of the subscriber terminals on one of a plurality of SDV  channels. The SDV manager is configured to (i) monitor bandwidth used by the edge device to provide the SDV programming to the service group and (ii) cause a bit rate of at least one SDV program supplied to the edge device to be adjusted based on the monitored bandwidth usage.
Patent CA-2638001-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrasonic toothbrush with irrigation and vacuum
Inventor: MAYNARD WILLIAM
IPC: A61C17/024
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A toothbrush apparatus comprises a toothbrush head having a bristle portion at its one end portion comprising bristles and at its other end portion a handle.  Fluid supply means provides pressurized fluid to the bristle portion and has an inlet connectable to a source of fluid, for example a faucet, and an outlet formed in the bristle portion. Suction means having an inlet associated with the bristle portion evacuates waste from the oral cavity of a user for disposal. An ultrasonic transducer imparts ultrasonic vibrations to the bristle portion and power supply means supplies electrical power to the ultrasonic transducer.
Patent CA-2638174-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAW SHIANG F
IPC: B29C70/12
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manu-facture of composite materials having lignocellulosic fibres dispersed in a thermoplastic matrix, while generally maintaining an average fibre length not below 0.2 mm. The process comprises defibrillation of the lignocellu-losic fibres using a mixer and at a temperature less than the decomposition temperature of the fibres in order to separate the fibres and generate mi-crofibres, followed by dispersion of the fibres in the thermoplastic matrix by mechanical mixing to get the moldable thermoplastic composition, fol-lowed by injection, compression, extrusion or compression injection mold-ing of said composition. The process produces high performance composite materials having a tensile strength not less than about 55 MPa, a flexural strength not less than about 80 MPa, a stiffness not less than about 2 GPa, notched impact strength not less than about 20 J/m, and un-notched impact strength not less than about 100 J/m. The composite materials of the present invention are well-suited for use in automotive, aerospace, electronic, fur-niture, sports articles, upholstery and other structural applications.